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The Dramatic Works of John Dryden Volume 6, published in 1735, is a collection of plays written by the renowned English poet and playwright John Dryden. The volume contains five plays: The Conquest of Granada, Part 1 and Part 2, The State of Innocence and Fall of Man, Aureng-Zebe, and All for Love. These plays showcase Dryden's skill as a writer and his ability to adapt his style to different genres, from tragedy to heroic drama to comedy. The Conquest of Granada is a historical play set during the Spanish Reconquista, while The State of Innocence and Fall of Man is a retelling of the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Aureng-Zebe is a play set in the Mogul Empire and All for Love is a reimagining of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. The volume includes an introduction by Dryden's friend and fellow writer, William Congreve, as well as a dedication to the Duke of Newcastle. Overall, The Dramatic Works of John Dryden Volume 6 is a must-read for fans of English literature and theater, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the Restoration period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.